US, Russia warships nearly collide

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The US and Russian militaries have accused each other of unsafe actions after an American guided-missile cruiser and a Russian destroyer came within 50 metres of each other in the East China Sea

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A Russian destroyer, left, sails very close to the USS Chancellorsville, right, while operating in the Philippine Sea.It said a helicopter that was operating at sea was preparing to land on the Chancellorsville, which was travelling on a steady course, when the Russian destroyer, travelling behind the US ship, sped up and got as close as 15 to 30m.

"We consider Russia's actions during this interaction as unsafe and unprofessional and not in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea , 'Rules of the Road,' and internationally recognized maritime customs," the 7th Fleet said in a statement.

 

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hughriminton The two idiots in charge won’t be happy until they drop nukes on everyone.

hughriminton It looks like the ship on the left had right of way

Trump just getting fresh orders from his boss

As the overtaking vessel, the Russian ship (L) is required to keep clear even though it is to starboard of the US ship. Clear breach of Colregs.

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